Scarlets V Leinster 20/10/12

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:45 pm

First topic message reminder :

Leinster Rugby wrote:The Leinster squad trained in UCD on Monday afternoon with the Leinster management reporting no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Round 2 Heineken Cup trip to face the Scarlets in Parc y Scarlets (KO: 1.35pm)...

Fergus McFadden, Richardt Strauss and Heinke van der Merwe all required stitches for head wounds following Saturday’s 9-6 victory over Exeter, but all three players are expected to take a full part in training this week.
Leo Cullen and Cian Healy both came through their respective comebacks from injury and will be available for selection again this weekend, while Gordon D’Arcy and Rob Kearney are also likely to be available for selection.

In a further fitness boost, international scrum-half Isaac Boss successfully came through the last half hour of Leinster ‘A’s opening round British & Irish Cup victory over Leeds Carnegie on Saturday night following his recent arm injury.

David Kearney and Rhys Ruddock are making progress on their injuries and they have both stepped up their rehabilitations. It is hoped that they could be in contention for the province’s B&I Cup trip to Pontypridd this weekend.

Darren Hudson damaged his shoulder in the closing moments of the Leeds game and the Academy full-back is in doubt for this weekend.

Travelling in Hope rather than Expectation. Hope Darce makes it. From what I heard initially of Rob Kearney's injury I'll be amazed if he even benches. They are all undercooked anyway.

Only positive I can see is thatwe know the Scarlets pretty well at this stage.

If they lose they are pretty much gone, if we lose we are depending on Exeter to take points off Clermont and Scarlets

by KiaRose Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:02 pm

Rory_Gallagher wrote:Leinster look a different side in this game. Glad to see them play with the same intensity that won them the HEC last year.

I think a great deal of credit goes to Exeter for not letting them play last week

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:02 pm

To be fair that was the best decision you could make when you're getting this poor a level of service. He's played fairly well in the past two matches but Yet again everything I say about Knoyle's game comes true.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:03 pm

Excellent kick from Preistland.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:03 pm

KiaRose wrote:
Rory_Gallagher wrote:Leinster look a different side in this game. Glad to see them play with the same intensity that won them the HEC last year.

I think a great deal of credit goes to Exeter for not letting them play last week

Definitely, but Leinster have not been playing very well all season.

by BristolTaff Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:04 pm

Priestland been to the school of ROG?

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:07 pm

Heaslip is on fire so far. As is Sexton (as usual).

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:08 pm

Scarlets just being completely overwhelmed at the breakdown, if it doesn't change they have no chance to come back in this game.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:09 pm

Spoke too soon. Whistle

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:10 pm

BristolTaff wrote:Priestland been to the school of ROG?

What are you talking about?

by Guest Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:14 pm

Morgannwg wrote:
BristolTaff wrote:Priestland been to the school of ROG?

What are you talking about?

Put in some decent kicks to touch

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:14 pm

Another driving maul? It worked last time.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:16 pm

Treviso lead Toulouse 18 - 9 in the 39th minute.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:18 pm

Scarlets squandering opportunities

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:18 pm

North isn't having a good game here.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:19 pm

They need to get it wide quick, away from the Leinster forwards and into the hands of the Scarlets backs.

They could use Jonathan Davies in the midfield,...and perhaps Cuthbert on the other wing.

by Guest Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:20 pm

Leinster the better team, ref massively in love with Leinster thou

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:20 pm

Leinster defence is champion.

by BristolTaff Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:20 pm

Treviso are a good side.

Italian rugby is getting strong.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:21 pm

Liam Williams Doh

dont run into O'Driscoll without support.

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:21 pm

Very poor option to take from Liam.

by **rodders** Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:22 pm

Superb from O'Driscoll there. Leinster looking much more like themselves today, their breakdown work has been outstanding.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:22 pm

0 - 11 at halftime.

The Scarlet's really needed a try or couple of penalties before halftime to get them back in this game.

by Artful_Dodger Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:23 pm

Leinster winning the forward battle and giving their backs a platform that the Scarlets can't provide for their backs. If Scarlets want back into the game then the breakdown in the second half is were they have to target to give their impressive backline something to work with. That might be difficult though as Leinster definitely dominating the breakdown after the first half and have done much better in the scrum and lineout.

Jonny Sexton is having a great game by the way.

by Guest Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:25 pm

Samson doing very well against a seasoned pro Healy

by KiaRose Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:27 pm

viewtothegym wrote:Leinster the better team, ref massively in love with Leinster thou

You might find this article interesting View

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/1017/1224325341223.html

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:29 pm

by Guest Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:34 pm

North no try, should have been a penalty for Scarlets thou,
Reddan took him out off the ball, he wan't even going for the ball.
Also lets just get this clear Leinter don't have to use there arms in the tackle? shoulder allowed?

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:36 pm

viewtothegym wrote:North no try, should have been a penalty for Scarlets thou,
Reddan took him out off the ball, he wan't even going for the ball.
Also lets just get this clear Leinter don't have to use there arms in the tackle? shoulder allowed?

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:41 pm

Scarlets can't afford to throw possession back to Leinster.

And it lead to a long range DG from Sexton that looks like it is over.

0 - 14

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:43 pm

Scarlets attack it not good enough and Leinster discipline is excellent, the Scarlets need to get on the scoreboard.

by thebluesmancometh Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:45 pm

Only seen from half time but Scarlets look very average, everyone coming onto the ball either still or flat, no real ideas of where their going, and the pack havn't tied anybody in to allow any space out in the wider channels!!

Poor from the Scarlets so far.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:45 pm

3 - 14

All the Scarlets opportunities have come from halfway!

by thebluesmancometh Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:46 pm

Leinster look like their happy to give 50 yard potshot pens to RP.

by thebluesmancometh Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:47 pm

I tell you what that little chip infield by Liam Williams may not seem much but it's a very brave decision, skillfully executed and saved the scarlets pack 40 yards backtracking and having to escape from thei own 22.

This guy impresses me more and more I see him.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:47 pm

Liam Williams, Aaron Shingler, George North not having the games they need to have.

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:49 pm

Sexton miss is a let off for the Scarlets.

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:50 pm

Looks like Toulouse got a try. Still be 21-19 to Treviso though.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:51 pm

TRY SCARLETS!

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:52 pm

The lack of pace from BOD is badly exposed there..

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:52 pm

GARETH MAULE!

Incredibly strange try, he just ran through everyone and looked baffled to find he was over the tryline.

8 - 14

Conversion to come

by Morgannwg Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:52 pm

Nice try.

by eirebilly Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:52 pm

Stunning try, BOD well skinned.

by KiaRose Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:52 pm

And RP converts his hardest kick!!!!

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:53 pm

Excellent touchline conversion

10 - 14

GAME ON!

by thebluesmancometh Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:53 pm

I had a fiver bet that BOD would be skinned for a try today, If ive said it once I've said it a thousand times in the last 12 months, get BOD isolated and take his outside shoulder!!!

If Scarlets have the bottle here they need to push on for the next 10, everything they got for 10 little mins!!!

by ME-109 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:53 pm

Oh oh BOD

by wales606 Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:54 pm

Scarlets scrum exposed

by LoyalPoolaFan Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:55 pm

Ref not a Scarlets fan

by GavinDragon Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:55 pm

that was a poor call from the ref healy went down on his knees!

by eirebilly Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:56 pm

Very premature call that...

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